Polling resumes in Dolakha after ballot snatching incident

Summary

Voting resumed at a polling centre in Dolakha after a brief halt caused by candidate representatives allegedly snatching ballot papers and stamps from election officials.

Key Points
  • Voting was briefly halted at a polling centre in Malu, Dolakha due to a dispute involving candidate representatives.
  • Candidate representatives allegedly snatched around 54 ballot papers and stamps from election officials.
  • The incident caused a clash at the polling station earlier in the day.
  • An all-party meeting decided that all voters queuing before 5 pm would be allowed to cast their ballots after the disruption.
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